Dolly came to Texas, tore the roofs off of homes and knocked out power in the area; but surfers love Dolly for her waves Houston gets a taste of Dolly today as remnants roll through the area. 70% chance of thunderstorms. High: 88. Low 76. The Air Force decorated a pilot from Kingwood with the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for saving the lives of German soldiers How much did you spend on gas last......

Huge digital signs along our commute warned us that it's Hurricane Season. Really? That makes sense since Tropical Storm Dolly may be hydrating our coastal region this weekend. The "Houston is a boomtown" theory is all a matter of perspective. What do you think? An investigation of the captain of ill-fated Texas A&M sailing vessel Cynthia Woods has brought to light prior accidents in the same vessel that may have contributed to the tragic accident......

Tragedy struck at a Houston apartment complex where two children were crushed to death by a stairway collapse Reliant plans to http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/consumer&id=6269001" target=new>increase charges (tee hee) for electricity in August The FBI is tracking a Houston bank robber who has held up three banks in a month Your credit card numbers may not be safe even if you don't lose them A Katy teacher couldn't keep it in her pants and has resigned after allegations......

Houston Grand Juries have been busy this summer. They just indicted Carolyn Sue Krizan-Wilson on murder charges from 1985. Three years of construction on Katy Freeway have finally yielded to "completion" and drivers are enjoying some different scenery Adios, Kirby Trees. We'll miss you. This just in. Kids playing with lighters may start fires. Huh. Obama's heading to Houston in a couple of weeks. You can eat dinner with him if you write a fat......

The widow of a man murdered in 1985 was arrested for the crime No passengers? No problem. You may soon be able to pay your way into the HOV lane Moody Gardens' animal keepers found their snake Three men are wanted in connection with the robbery of a Family Dollar Store. If you're risking your freedom for crime, shouldn't you target the Family 100 Dollar Store? Sugarland authorities are seeking a suspect with gold teeth......

Yesterday fallen Marine was laid to rest at the Houston National Cemetery An 86 year-old veteran and Houstonian was decorated on Monday for his service in WWII A gallon is a gallon except for when it is not.Make sure the filling station you're visiting is on the up and up by reading this NASA announced the dates of the final ten launches of the space shuttle The shuttle may go the way of the Dodo,......

Houston's fireworks show blasts off downtown at 9:30. Get there earlier to take in the concert. Don't fuel up in Beaumont during your Fourth of July road trip. They've got the highest prices in Texas right now. Houstonians are upset with their car getting booted after they've paid to park in a downtown lot Authorities are looking for two children who are missing after their mom's pick-up truck was stolen with them in it Judge......

Joe Horn told Diane Sawyer, ""When you're confronted, when somebody rushes you, you've already told him not to move, you know that you must shoot or you're gonna be dead." Authorities in Houston are seeking a black male wearing red gloves in conjunction with robberies in the area Houston has bad traffic. But, Austin has the worst drivers in Texas. You may be able to leave your shoes at home even if you're heading to......

The Grand Jury ruled that Joe Horn will not face charges. DA Kenneth Magidson said, "...the grand jury concluded that Mr. Horn's use of deadly force did not rise to a criminal offense." Sheriff Tommy Thomas apologized for racist emails sent by staff members A missing baby was returned to Wal-Mart by her captor. The infant had been missing since her mother was arrested at a different Wal-Mart. No news on whether or not the......

Fireworks hit the market today. Don't use them inside the city limits or you may be fined up to $2,000 per item. Houston is a great place to be if you're looking for a job. Houstonist is looking. Bring us your best offer. Sugarland will be testing their new emergency phone call system today so don't freak out. The father of the missing Pasadena children faces capital murder charges after leading authorities to their bodies......

New METRO Rail lines get the green light. All five new lines are expected to be completed by 2012. A drone aircraft has joined the search for missing children in Pasadena Continental was named airline of the year. Maybe it's because Larry Kellner et al. are smart enough to realize that charging for bags may not be all it's cracked up to be. Do you part and pack smartly. Lake Jackson has implemented water use......

The Grand Jury is hearing the Joe Horn case now. Horn says that he would stay in the house if he could do things all over again. Hey, crooks. Here's a free tip:don't carjack folks, especially not in front of Houston Police headquarters, or you might get shot. Think you're safe behind the HOV barrier? Think again. A car jumped the 59 HOV barrier and crashed into an ambulance yesterday. The Houston Comets inked a......

Houston police may have nabbed the crooks responsible for the area jewelry heists. No word yet on casting for the TV movie A salvage team has recovered the Cynthia Woods - the A&M sailing vessel that capsized Friday night Bull fighting (humane-style) is coming back to Ft. Bend county. Are these the same bulls that will be running in New Orleans? Chron.com shares the City Council's 2009 wish list, which includes: a shorter work-week, more......

We're number one! Unfortunately it is a dubious honor. Houston is the number one city in the US for trafficking illegal weapons to Mexico. Bellaire is entertaining the thought of a Light Rail line down Westpark The GHVCB's film "One Day in Houston" was awarded a bronze anvil by the Public Relations Society of America At least one Houston man is making a living the old fashioned way - stealing it A Montgomery woman is......

Do you love bagels? And saving money? And helping sick kids? Of course you do! So read on... Beginning today, June 6th, and running through this Sunday, June 8th, you can get a hot, toasty bagel and a shmear (that's fancy bagel-talk for cream cheese or butter) at Einstein Bros. Bagels for only $0.99! Your bagel and shmear would normally cost $2.49, but Einstein is hoping that you and your fellow customers will donate the......

Continental is cutting capacity and laying off workers due to the fuel crisis. By the end of 2008, the carrier is planning to release 3,000 employees (of 45,000) and retire 43 aircraft after reducing flight capacity beginning in September. You may be able to save some green (and get green) by using METRO's van pool service instead of Hummering to work A Houston man was killed by gunfire after being TASERed didn't faze him Hurricane......

It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here: The highly-anticipated grand opening of the Caroline Collective takes place this Saturday, June 7th beginning at 7:00 p.m. as Houston finally welcomes a coworking home of our own. The mission of the Caroline Collective is to provide a stimulating work environment for anyone who doesn't have a traditional office setting, but still wants to participate in a communal workspace and have a base of......

Texas Monthly has released their annual list of the Top 50 BBQ Joints In Texas in the June issue that's just hit newsstands. For you Houston barbeque fans, we hope that you like the bitter taste of disppointment with your brisket: Only two Houston restaurants made the exclusive list. In a state known for its barbeque, making a list containing only 50 barbeque restaurants is no easy task. And since barbeque is perhaps best made......

An Alvin toddler was abducted yesterday - allegedly by relatives Illegal immigration and law enforcement is moving into the spotlight in the League City mayoral race 18 "entertainers" were arrested after a week long sting by Sheriff's Deputies Houston Dynamo wives are hosting a garage sale to benefit Ronald McDonald House whose garage is empty following a go kart theft Speaking of wives, the Eldorado polygamists will now require new brides to be of legal......

HPD to implement the Escobar Rule, which is designed to prevent accidental discharge of weapons and is based on the shooting death of Eli Escobar Analysts can't agree on the next step for oil prices but do concur that there won't be a big dip in price per barrel Clearlake family is a force on the triathlon course Victoria law enforcement officials are in hot water Clones Twins top the academic heap at three Houston-area......

Nerds tell the FBI & FAA that they didn't shoot a rocket a passing airliner A trucker lost his load of animal parts, and by parts we means guts, late yesterday at Calvalcade and the Eastex freeway "Houston, we have a problem...with the toilet, " says the crew of the International Space Station School's out forever at Mount Carmel High School Houstonian's were ticketed for blocking the sidewalk while parking in their own driveways Dynamo......

Red light camera tickets may be void based on a recent ruling Unemployment is up 8% in Texas compared to last year Astros' B.L.T. was no match for the division leading Cubs in the series opener at Minute Maid Be careful on the roadways, kids. People are getting killed all over the place. Local rapper Baby Jay receives key to the city for delivering positive message Luby's ends $5-off coupons due to internet scam Say......

Cancer survivor and energy tycoon Dan Duncan gifts M.D. Anderson with $35 million creating the Duncan Family Institute for Cancer Prevention and Risk Assessment "Yeah, I'd like a fill up and all the diamonds in your trunk." $1 million in jewelry is lifted from a salesman at a gas station. Look for a guy with four fingers Looks like the Liberty County sink hole [we call him Sir John] is done growing but FM 770......

A one cent postage increase went into effect yesterday. In related news, The Houston Food Bank received a large donation from The National Association of Letter Carriers and U.S. Postal Service. Bill Shirley threw oranges to gawkers while piloting the Allen Oldies Mobile in the Art Car Parade. Read his take on the day that was and the tragic loss of Tom Jones. Houston area men are killed, in unrelated incidents, while trying to visit......

Yesterday Liberty County sprouted a mouth as a gianormous sinkhole grew and grew and swallowed things - lots of things. A tanker truck was stolen and recovered Authorities suspect the thieves will sell the fuel on the black market. Wonder if they'll deliver, too. Keys to the city are so passe. We want a City Pass. Restaurant magnate Tillman Fertitta will head the Houston Police Foundation with sights set on raising money to support the......

Harris county prepares to add convicts to our list of exports Looks like the primates may be abusing their telephone privleges as the Houston Zoo gets buried under an avalanche of text message induced phone calls One of the first Latino firefighters in Houston has passed Fake IDs are rampant in Houston. Huh. You mean that shop on Westheimer isn't out of business yet? Convicted killer Jose Medellin will be executed in August despite objections......

Good morning, Houston. Our 11 readers told us how they wanted us to handle news, so we're listening: Starting now, we'll begin the day with a few headlines we think you should know about followed by a couple of highlighted news stories throughout the morning. Let us know how you like it, and please drop us a line if there's news you think we should know about. Local teens were all fired up by the......

Heading out this afternoon for a bit of burglary and a cocktail? Learn from the mistakes of others and leave the alligator in the road. William Johnson couldn't seem to pass up the thought of being the only one on his block to have a real live reptile and a hot wide screen T.V. Actually, Johnson had two reptiles in the car if you count the water moccasin. Houstonist can only wonder how he......

Good morning, Houston. If you have an extra $350 million and the need for 1,200 bedrooms, we've got news for you: the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel is officially for sale. The Chronicle reports that the Houston Convention Center Hotel Corp. will list the property through CB Richard Ellis, a deal that the city hopes will result not only in a sale but also in the construction of a second convention center hotel. Not everyone is......

Spring is springing which means that Festival time in Houston is ramping up, people. This weekend saw the official launch of Discovery Green and the recurrence of the Westheimer Block Party; more on these in a second. Next weekend brings us the International Festival and others. Get out your calendar and start planning. You'll not want to miss a chance to be outside if the spectacular weather continues. >> Discovery Green Park opens downtown:......